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A year to go - Australia's to-do list for ODI World Cup defence

Filling the roles played by Steven Smith in the middle order and Glenn Maxwell with both bat and ball will be key

Zimbabwe plot to topple Australia again with World Cup on horizon

Host keen to upset a vulnerable Australia again after T20 World Cup triumph while the defending ODI world champions look at reconnaissance mission ahead of 2027

McDermott wants to commit to England for 2030 World Cup

Brian McDermott says he wants to stay on as England's head coach for the 2030 Rugby League World Cup.

Rahm: LIV Golf changes can allow DP World Tour to 'gain some strength'

FIFA weighs new card amnesty rule that could change the World Cup

FIFA is considering granting an amnesty after the group stage of the 2026 World Cup to prevent yellow-card suspensions from piling up in key knockout matchups Leer

F1 world champion among drivers for Race Of Champions’ first New Zealand event

The Race Of Champions has announced the first four drivers for its inaugural New Zealand event, taking place at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium on 9-10 January 2027.

Williams leads France past host Germany to reach World Cup final

Gabby Williams had 22 points and five rebounds to lead France to the final of the women's FIBA World Cup with a win over host Germany.

Team USA takes Lawson's message to heart entering World Cup semis

As Team USA gears up for the FIBA World Cup semifinals, it feels it is poised to play its best basketball because of how coach Kara Lawson has challenged its players.

Spain beats Germany to win bronze at women's FIBA World Cup

Iyana Martín led Spain to the bronze medal at the women's FIBA World Cup with an 81-58 win over host Germany.

Golden again: How Team USA rallied to beat France and win the World Cup

France led by 14 points early, but the U.S. defense dominated and veterans stepped up to capture a fifth straight gold.

U.S. wins fifth straight women's hoops World Cup

Team USA largely credited Breanna Stewart for helping guide them to the program's fifth straight World Cup title after a win over France in the final.

Women's Basketball World Cup: Can Germany harness a boom?

Germany thrilled fans at the Women's Basketball World Cup. But even if this sparked a boom in the women's game, the infrastructure simply isn't ready for it.

World Grand Prix draw confirmed as Littler looks to defend title

The World Grand Prix takes place at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, beginning on September 28, live on Sky Sports .

Diamondbacks' Gurriel, key in '23 World Series run, designated for assignment

The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.

Ecuador hires Gallardo for 2030 World Cup cycle

Marcelo Gallardo, one of the most decorated coaches in the history of the Argentine league, has reached an agreement to manage Ecuador ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Zverev: I am best player in the world right now

Alexander Zverev believes he is currently the best tennis player in the world following his US Open victory.

US beats spirited France to win 12th women's basketball World Cup

The United States defeated a spirited France 97-79 in the 12th women's basketball World Cup final in Berlin on Sunday, winning for a record-extending 12th time.

USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France's early lead in the Berlin final.

Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season

The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder joins Brazilian side Santos from his boyhood club Vasco da Gama.

Madueke a target for Euro loans - Tuesday's gossip

Atletico Madrid and Juventus track Noni Madueke, Liverpool are among the clubs looking at PSV's Paul Wanner, Lazio consider free agent Mauro Icardi, plus more.

How Maresca is tackling football's impossible job

Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.

Football Daily

How did United play 70 minutes against 10 men at home and not score?

McInnes delivers togetherness & intensity in Old Firm gobsmacker

BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English analyses Rangers' convincing Old Firm victory over Celtic at Ibrox.

Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty

Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident that saw Ezri Konsa concede a penalty in Saturday's win over Sunderland.

'Big Ludo' - trailblazing keeper who became West Ham cult figure

Ludek Miklosko, who has died aged 64, was a cult figure with West Ham supporters after his move to London in 1990.

Why are there Europa League matches on Wednesday?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why there are nine Europa League matches taking place on Wednesday night

Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?

VAR is nearly 10 years old, and yet the game is still a long way off being allowed to broadcast the audio live to supporters.

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'Unplayable' & 'almost perfect' - Calvert-Lewin set for England recall?

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in Leeds' past five home league matches. Is he ready for an England recall?

Rodon absent as Ashford earns first Wales call-up

Craig Bellamy hands a first call-up to Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford for Wales' Nations League A campaign but is without key defender Joe Rodon.

Spurs' Richarlison posts crying emoji after being left out of Liverpool tie

Richarlison publicly expresses his displeasure at Roberto de Zerbi's decision to leave him out of Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.

McBurnie & seven uncapped names in Scotland squad

Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.

Video shows Carvajal pointing out Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive lapse

The cameras from El Día Después on Movistar Plus+ also captured Arbeloa's look toward Carvajal when the full-back left the bench a little before the end of the first half Leer

Taylor Swift dines with father Scott after Michael Rubin's decision revealed new wedding date

Taylor Swift was seen out in New York as fresh speculation over her wedding plans with Travis Kelce gathered momentum. Leer

Courtois could return for the Clásico

The goalkeeper is entering the final stretch of his recovery Leer

Rashford's goals send message to Flick: he wants to stay at Barcelona

The Englishman makes a final push in the season's closing games Leer

Enzo Fernández makes quick Madrid trip to the City he wants to call home

Following comments that Chelsea interpreted as a desire to sign for Real Madrid Leer

"I assure you that Real Madrid have contacted Scaloni"

One report suggests that the Spanish giants could go for the Argentine coach Leer

Larson ends winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes

Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday in a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway that shook up the playoff standings.

Fun won out at Freedom 250 as IndyCar took over streets of Washington

IndyCar's Freedom 250 sparked debate ahead of Sunday's race in Washington, D.C., but for the three hours of racing, the sport was the big winner.

Kaulig's Ram Truck deal has them on an island in NASCAR Cup Series

Ram has partnered with Kaulig Racing for its return to the NASCAR Truck Series, but that's cost the team support from Chevrolet for its Cup program.

Newcastle couldn't match the physicality of Leeds - Jaissle

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle reflects on a "tough night" after his side concede four goals to a dominant Leeds United at Elland Road.

Intelligence & resilience key in statement win for Maresca's Man City - Murphy

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester City beat Manchester United at Old Trafford despite being down to 10 men for most of the game.

BBC Women's Football Weekly

How costly could early dropped points be for Arsenal and their fight for the WSL title?

Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad

Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.

Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64

Ludek Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for West Ham in the 1990s, and fans sang his name long after his exit.

Joint-worst start since 1992 and fan protests - Man Utd's day to forget

Manchester United fans protested inside and outside Old Trafford before Sunday's derby, then saw their team lose to 10-man Manchester City

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Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red

Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.

All the goals from the Women's Super League - Matchweek Two

Watch every goal from matchweek two of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.

Maldini driving licence suspended after car crash

Italy international Daniel Maldini has his driving licence suspended following a car crash in Milan.

Time for Pocognoli to pick - who could be named in new-look Scotland squad?

Sebastien Pocognoli will name his first Scotland squad on Tuesday, but what can we expect? Will the new head coach use this clean slate as time to call upon new names? BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at the potential candidates...

Man City maintain perfect WSL start with win at Villa

Manchester City become the only side to win both of their opening two Women's Super League fixtures with an impressive performance against Aston Villa.

Bayern monitoring Wirtz - Monday's gossip

Florian Wirtz is being monitored by Bayern Munich, Bournemouth's Brazil forward Rayan could be a Liverpool target next summer and Borussia Dortmund rule out move for Jadon Sancho.

Aberdeen may be disciplined over fan behaviour

Aberdeen could face disciplinary action after some supporters invaded the Rugby Park pitch following their cup win over Kilmarnock.

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans over Jota chants

Footage on social media appears to show Al-Hilal's Ruben Neves reacting to Al-Taawoun fans chanting Diogo Jota's name at him during their Saudi Pro League match.

How is NI squad shaping up for quadruple-header?

Northern Ireland will face four Nations League games in 11 days later this month with injuries, summer switches and individual form all making for an interesting selection when Michael O'Neill names his panel on Tuesday.

Two games, two defeats - are Olid's Man Utd in trouble?

Two games into the season under new manager Eva Olid, Manchester United look a shadow of the side from last season.

Foden sees red as Mainoo impresses - Manchester derby ratings

How Manchester United and Manchester City players rated in the derby clash at Old Trafford.

Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was unhappy with the match officials for the decision to award Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby.

Getting goal decision so wrong is 'baffling' - Rooney

Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy finds it "baffling" that Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby was not ruled out by VAR, but think Phil Foden's red card was the correct decision.

Fernandes and Foden should have been sent off - Maresca

Enzo Maresca believes both Phil Foden and Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off in Manchester City's derby victory against Manchester United.

Watch: Raith & Montrose make moves as Edinburgh City win big

Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2.

Struggling Preston North End sack Heckingbottom

Preston North End sack Paul Heckingbottom after six defeats in seven league games left the Lilywhites second bottom of the Championship.

'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive

Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.

'Why not have go?!' - Dunk's wonder goal against Coventry

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Wayne Rooney take a look at Lewis Dunk's incredible long-range strike in Brighton's 5-0 win against Coventry, praising the defender for his technique.

Valencia sack Corberan and chief executive

Valencia sack head coach Carlos Corberan and their football chief executive Ron Gourlay after a winless start to the season.

Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn

Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Chelsea's defence looks 'weak & disjointed' - analysis

Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams says Chelsea's "struggling" defence looked "weak and disjointed" in their 2-2 draw against Hull at Stamford Bridge.

McIlroy predicts LIV exodus after bankruptcy filing

Rory McIlroy has predicted players will leave LIV Golf following the breakaway circuit's bankruptcy filing and believes their return could strengthen the DP World Tour.

Europe, U.S. tied at 2-2 after opening session of Solheim Cup

Nelly Korda played like the world No. 1 in a record-setting partnership with Allisen Corpuz, helping the Americans split the opening foursomes 2-2 with Team Europe in a loud and wet start to the Solheim Cup.

His worst races would be enough: The remarkable stats behind Kimi Antonelli’s title hopes

It takes a fair bit of imagination to find any real drama left in the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.

U.S. tops Spain, gears up for FIBA final vs. France in '24 Olympic rematch

The U.S. pulled away in a 76-66 win over Spain while France routed Germany on Saturday, setting up a highly anticipated clash in Sunday's FIBA World Cup final.

No rest for Shelton; heading to Davis, Laver Cups

U.S. Open runner up Ben Shelton has confirmed he'll play for the U.S. Davis Cup in Prague this week then join Team World for the Laver Cup in London the following weekend.

Against the odds: Rybakina's unexpected US Open title

From a questionable injury status to world No. 1, Elena Rybakina had a miraculous run to the US Open title.

Max vs 100: When is Verstappen race, how to watch on Disney+, how it works, who's taking part?

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is taking on his next challenge -- which could be his most entertaining yet.

Antonelli wins again as Norris, Hamilton suffer

Kimi Antonelli took a major stride towards becoming the youngest Formula 1 world champion ever with victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Yamal: Mbappé and I are best, but Ballon d'Or should be mine

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal says that he and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé are the best players in the world, but it's him that deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year.

BMW PGA Championship: Field, format and prize money as McIlroy returns

Which players could impress at the BMW PGA Championship? Will LIV Golf players feature? Who is playing in the Celebrity Pro-Am? We get you up to speed ahead of this week's DP World Tour event at Wentworth, live on Sky Sports .